HB 1479-LOCAL (1994): requiring smoke detectors in buildings upon the sale or transfer of the buildings.

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HB 1479-LOCAL (1994)

requiring smoke detectors in buildings upon the sale or transfer of the buildings.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 1994 and February 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–1. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Knowles. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 1994 to vote on its recommendation.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Knowles (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kincaid (Straf 13)
  • Rep. G. Brown (Straf 17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305;
  • January 27, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 3, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • October 26, 1994, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ7,P195
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 11:00 RM305; FOR: PUB PROT
  • January 27, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN27 09:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 3, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 10-1)
  • February 16, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5172>(NEW TITLE); HC30,P903
  • March 10, 1994: REP KNOWLES SUBST REF FOR STUDY, MA VV; REFERRED TO PUB PROT FOR
  • March 10, 1994: INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ34,P1101
  • October 26, 1994: INT STUDY EXEC SESS OCT26 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • October 26, 1994: REPORT FILED: NOT REC FOR 1995 LEGISLATION (VOTE 13-0)

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